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MRT Week 2020

Administrator2020-11-08T11:41:46-07:00

Medical Radiation Technologist (MRT) Week is November 8-14, 2020! The College is proud to support MRT Week as a means of raising awareness about the MRT specialties we regulate and celebrating the essential role they play in our healthcare system. Due to the evolving situation with COVID-19, the College is adapting the way we celebrate MRT week this year. Routine practices are important and necessary to mitigate the risk of transmission, so we are sharing a digital download for [...]

MRT Week 2020Administrator2020-11-08T11:41:46-07:00

Perspectives – Renewal of Additional and Enhanced Practice Authorization

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-07T10:39:04-07:00

Robin is a radiological technologist who is authorized to administer medication through additional and enhanced practice authorization. What does Robin need to do during the annual registration renewal period (October 1 to November 30)? Robin has to renew their practice permit, as well as their additional and enhanced practice authorization. The College has moved additional and enhanced practice authorization applications and renewals online. Robin will have to provide the following information about their supervisor to renew their authorization: Name [...]

Perspectives – Renewal of Additional and Enhanced Practice AuthorizationAdrienne Hislop2024-03-07T10:39:04-07:00

Annual Registration Renewal 2021

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T14:06:13-07:00

Registration renewal for 2021 opened on October 1. General and associate members’ current registration will expire on December 31, 2020, and they need to log in to the online member portal, My Profile, to complete their renewal by November 30, 2020. So far, approximately 13% of our members have already completed their renewal. We encourage all members who have not yet renewed to read the information on the Annual Renewal page and consult the Registration Renewal 2021 Information Guide as needed to make the [...]

Annual Registration Renewal 2021Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T14:06:13-07:00

Behind the Desk – Alana L.

Behind the Desk – Alana L.

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-07T10:36:25-07:00

In this edition of Behind the Desk, we would like to introduce to you Alana L., who works at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Grande Prairie as an MRI Lead in Diagnostic Imaging. How did you decide MRI as career path for you? During my radiography training, I had a mentor in MRI scanning who encouraged me to consider MRI as a modality in the future. At the time, MRI was a new emerging technology and it looked really [...]

Behind the Desk – Alana L.Adrienne Hislop2024-03-07T10:36:25-07:00

A Conversation with Sharon McDonnell-Carline

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-07T10:41:15-07:00

We recently interviewed Sharon McDonnell-Carline, RET, REPT, CNIM, Senior Technologist in the Neurophysiology Department at the University of Alberta Hospital. Watch a short video on her advice to new technologists and benefits of self-regulation on YouTube.

A Conversation with Sharon McDonnell-CarlineAdrienne Hislop2024-03-07T10:41:15-07:00

An Insight into the Potential Challenges and Solutions to Scanning Patients Suffering from Mental Illnesses

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-07T10:33:24-07:00

Authors: Tessa Roy, CRGS, CRCS, RDMS, RDCS Mental illness encompasses an array of conditions that affect a large population; This essay aims to identify various sonography-related challenges posed by patients suffering from mental illnesses and offers insight into potential solutions. By identifying realistic interpersonal and intrapersonal barriers, one can become educated in potential skills and techniques to relieve such challenges. Read the article (PDF)

An Insight into the Potential Challenges and Solutions to Scanning Patients Suffering from Mental IllnessesAdrienne Hislop2024-03-07T10:33:24-07:00

LADiBUG – A Communication Tool for Diagnostic Imaging – Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-07T10:30:57-07:00

Authors: Colleen McHugh, MRT(R), ACR, Katie Bevans, MRT(R), and Suzanne Paradis, BMRSc, CRGS, RDMS As healthcare evolves, so should the way healthcare professionals deliver care to focus on the needs of patients and family members. One of the ways to provide patient and family centered care (PFCC) is through effective communication between the healthcare professional, patient, and family member. Read the article

LADiBUG – A Communication Tool for Diagnostic Imaging – Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation SciencesAdrienne Hislop2024-03-07T10:30:57-07:00

2019-20 Continuing Competence Program Audit

2019-20 Continuing Competence Program Audit

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T14:14:51-07:00

Every year, the College conducts the Continuing Competence Program (CCP) Audit to ensure regulated members are complying with the program. The COVID-19 pandemic has posed many challenges for MRTs and ENPs this year, and the College made adjustments to both the CCP requirements and the way the CCP Audit was conducted for the 2019-20 cycle to address these challenges. In recognition of the time regulated members spent learning and adapting to new information and developing skills and competencies through [...]

2019-20 Continuing Competence Program AuditAdrienne Hislop2024-03-01T14:14:51-07:00

Member Portal Update

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T14:06:57-07:00

As our members renew their registration using the new renewal system, the College is continuing to roll out further upgrades to the online member portal. We are pleased to announce that Alberta graduates and Canadian transfer applicants are now able to apply for general registration online, which significantly streamlines the process and improves the application experience for future technologists. Online applications for temporary registration, general registration for internationally educated technologists and student membership will soon be available as well. [...]

Member Portal UpdateAdrienne Hislop2024-03-01T14:06:57-07:00

2020 ACMDTT Membership Meeting and Education Event

Adrienne Hislop2024-03-01T14:17:48-07:00

Save the date! Our annual membership meeting is taking place on Saturday, November 21, 2020. This entirely virtual event will also feature two great education sessions: a SAIT certified workshop on communication skills and a presentation on privacy and professionalism. Members who attend the entire event are eligible to claim three hours of learning activities for their CCP, and Sonography Canada has approved the event for 3 CPD points. Please check your email next week for an invitation to [...]

2020 ACMDTT Membership Meeting and Education EventAdrienne Hislop2024-03-01T14:17:48-07:00

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